Purpose
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a debilitating psychological condition that affect 3.1% of the American population and is one of the leading causes of disability (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 2022; Baxter, 2014). The purpose of this evidence-based practice project is to implement a multimodal intervention to decrease GAD symptoms in adults in the primary care setting.
Synthesis of Supporting Evidence
A comprehensive literature search of six databases and citation chasing was conducted to determine the best treatment practices for GAD in primary care. The search generated 14 pieces of high-level evidence supporting the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), lifestyle modifications including exercise, and pharmacotherapy (Andrews, et al., 2018; Andrews, Basu, & Cuijpers, et al., 2018; Aylett, et al., 2018; Carpenter, et al., 2018; Firth, et al., 2017; Graham, et al., 2020; Henriksson, et al., 2022; Lizarondo & Magtoto, 2021; Mathews, 2021; NICE, 2021; Pamaiahgari, et al., 2021; Parker, et al., 2021; Slade, 2021; Slee, et al., 2019).
